REAL BEAT ROMA IN STUNNING LATE COMEBACK

Real Madrid produced a sensational recovery from 3-1 down to score three late goals and snatch a superb Champions League win over Roma on Jose Mourinho's return to the Stadio Olimpico.

Mourinho guided Roma to the Conference League title in 2021-22 and then to the Europa League final the following season, with the home fans producing a number of banners celebrating their former boss.

But Mourinho's current side Real looked to be heading for defeat as they were two goals behind in the 83rd minute, before they started their fightback.

Substitutes Carlos Espi and Endrick scored to make it 3-3 before Antonio Rudiger converted a dramatic close-range 90th-minute winner.

Mourinho's changes proved crucial as Roma could not cope with corners from another substitute, Arda Guler, and crumbled late on.

- Author: Michael Emons, BBC

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